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Canada has 367 million hectares (ha) of forest, or 9% of the world’s forest and 25% of the world’s boreal forest. 72% of Crown forest land managed in Canada is certified to third-party standards for sustainable forest management (2022). Nearly 10% of Canada’s forests are protected (2022).

Canada’s forest sector contributed

$33.4 billion (1.2%) to Canada’s nominal GDP in 2022. In 2022, Canada’s forest sector employed 212,660 people. Average earnings were approximately $51,900 annually (2022).


Canada’s forests are protected through strong laws

and regulations at the federal, provincial/territorial and even municipal levels. SFM is a concerted effort among all levels of government, industry, and the public. There are several overarching federal acts that support SFM objectives, including the: • Forestry Act • Species at Risk Act • Migratory Birds Convention Act • Fisheries Act • Impact Assessment Act • Canadian Environmental Protection Act • Pest Control Products Act • Fertilizers Act The Species at Risk Act is a fundamental part of Canada’s strategy to preserve biodiversity. It was created to meet Canada’s commitment under the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Biodiversity.